The Aveda Institute offers a 1,500-hour cosmetology program near Lincoln Park north of downtown. According to the school's website, students will explore hair care, skin care, nail care and makeup techniques. The course also covers state rules and regulations as well as career development techniques. Class sizes are kept to a maximum of 18 students to allow for personal, one-on-one training. The school offers bi-annual career fairs and career days to help students find employment upon graduation.
Aveda Institute Chicago
2828 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60657
773-883-1560
avedainstitutechicago.com
Founded in 1960, the Capri Chicago Beauty College offers a 1,500-hour cosmetology diploma program. The school's campus, located south of downtown, is equipped with classrooms, practice rooms, a student clinic and a facial room. In the program, students gain a foundation in hair care, sanitation, shop management, esthetics, and nail technology, according to the college's website. Students also learn basic principles in selling services and products.
Capri Chicago Beauty College
2653 W. 63rd St.
Chicago, IL 60629
773-778-1077
capri.edu
Paul Mitchell The School in Chicago offers a three-phase cosmetology program. According to the downtown school's website, the program takes 11 to 18 months to complete. Students begin by learning the basics of cosmetology. Toward the end of the program, students gain hands-on practice in a clinical setting. Day and evening classes are available to cater to all students' schedules.
Paul Mitchell The School--Chicago
1225 S. Halsted Road
Chicago, IL 60607
312-733-9285
pmtschicago.com
Accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences, the Cannella School of Hair Design has a 1,500-hour cosmetology program, which it offers in both Spanish and English. According to the school's website, its six-part program focuses on general theory and basic training, practical chemical application and hair treatment, hair styling and hair dressing, shop management and interpersonal relations, esthetics, nail technology and elective courses. The school is located west of downtown near Oak Park. Day and evening classes are available, and students also can enroll full-time or part-time.
Cannella School of Hair Design
4217 North Ave.
Chicago, IL 60639
773-278-4477
cannellabeautyschools.com